See the Face of Jesus and the Heart of God Our December Encourager articles were supposed to be about the accomplishments of the Mid-South District this year. Let me list them: Generation to Generation is being launched; we’re doing re-plants of congregations with the assistance of the Center for US Mission; we’ve made arrangements for […]
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Our Savior, Nashville, Celebrates Anniversaries
Rev. Lane Reuter, Senior Pastor of Our Savior Lutheran in Nashville, is standing at a replica of the Castle Church door in Wittenberg, Germany where Luther posted his 95 theses for academic debate. The door was made by several men in the congregation on the occasion of the Reformation’s 500th anniversary. The celebration also coincided […]
October Highlights from Christ the King
On Sunday, October 29, Christ the King Lutheran Church, Memphis, celebrated the 500th anniversary of the Reformation with full choral and instrumental participation in the morning worship services led by Pastor Chuck Neugebauer and Pastor Mark Goble which, along with powerful Word and the Sacrament of Holy Communion, created a beautiful background against which the […]
St. Paul, Wartburg, Celebrates Two Anniversaries
It was a busy year for St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wartburg, TN. Not only did the congregation celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation it also celebrated its own 170th anniversary. The 170th anniversary celebration was held on June 4 the day of Pentecost 2017. Rev. Dr. Roger Paavola preached and presided at a […]
St. John, Fayetteville, Celebrates Reformation
The members of St. John in Fayetteville celebrated the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation with a joint worship service with members of Living Savior (Bethel Heights) followed by a German-style potluck. During the Reformation Day service, two children were baptized and ten adults were received into membership at St John. After the service, those who […]
New Font
Several weeks ago, Pastor Paul and Mrs. Dorothy Kritsch presented a pottery bowl to Chapel of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Sharps Chapel, TN. The bowl serves as a reminder of Holy Baptism as the people come forward for Holy Communion. The rim of the bowl reads: The fruit of the Spirit is love, […]
Battery Giveaway, Peace Lutheran, AR
Some assembly required Peace Lutheran Church (Cherokee Village, AR) commemorated the 500th Reformation anniversary with a two-prong approach: first, they gave away 500, 9 volt batteries on Oct. 28, at their local Walmart, to the community in generous celebration, encouraging everyone to make sure their smoke alarms are functioning properly at the usual daylight savings […]
Oktober Fest Recap
The weekend of October 13 & 14 was an exciting and busy time as the Mid-South District’s official Reformation events took place in Memphis. On Friday, October 13, just over 500 people gathered for a special Reformation Choral Concert at the Rose Theater on the University of Memphis campus. On Saturday, October 14, the District’s […]
Thanksgiving Night in the Hunger Fight Events
Join us for a fun and entertaining fundraising event to feed the children attending Christian Schools in Haiti. Hear a Haitian Feeding Program Director describe the work being done in Haiti and how the feeding programs are a blessing to the children and church. Many events include dinner, freewill offering, silent and live auctions and entertainment. […]
Service for His Kingdom takes sacrifice – submittal of servanthood
It all began when the well-intentioned mother of the sons of Zebedee (James and John) who asked Jesus to allow her two sons to be seated at His right and left, “… in Your kingdom.” Whose mother doesn’t want to have the best for her children? The parent who sees the dedication to any cause […]
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